CAQ Leader Christine Fréchette warns of risk of U.S. interference in Quebec election
Fréchette said the party contacted Canada’s spy service after reports of a U.S. think tank essay and direct outreach to Quebec officials.
- On Friday, Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette warned of potential U.S. interference in Quebec's October 5 election, citing concerns about foreign influence attempting to destabilize the province.
- A February essay by the U.S.-based Defense Analyses and Research Corporation urged Americans to destabilize the Canadian federation by supporting the election of sovereigntists in Canadian elections.
- After learning of the think tank essays, Fréchette contacted the Canadian Security Intelligence Service last week, while also claiming U.S. officials previously sought direct trade negotiations with Quebec.
- Dismissing the claims as a 'Hail Mary,' Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon questioned why the allegations emerged just days before advance voting begins on Sunday.
- Federal Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand confirmed Ottawa is taking the matter seriously, though she stated, 'Right now I do not have proof' that any interference is affecting Canada's democracy.
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CSIS contacted as US interference claims swirl in Quebec election
Allegations of political interference from the United States dominated the 30th day of Quebec's election campaign on Friday as Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette expressed concerns that Americans were trying to help sovereignists take control of the province.
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dailyguardian.caFederal intelligence agency contacted amid U.S. interference allegations in Quebec election
As Quebec's election enters its final stretch, U.S. interference allegations prompted a CSIS contact and calls for from party leaders for transparency.
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CSIS contacted as U.S. interference claims swirl in Quebec election
MONTRÉAL — Allegations of political interference from the United States dominated the 30th day of Quebec's election campaign on Friday as Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette expressed concerns that Americans were trying to help soverei
Christine Fréchette was advised "several days ago" of a possibility of American interference in the current electoral campaign.
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